Theme Applying for a job Aim to teach
Theme: Applying for a job Aim: to teach pupils new vocabulary and practice it in different kinds of exercises, to participate in conversational exchange about our topic and to express your own point of view; to develop pupils’ listening and reading skills; to bring up the culture of business communication, while you are applying for a job.
Tongue-twisters o A good cook could cook as much cookies as a good cook who could cookies. o A sailor went to sea to see, what he could see. And all he could see was sea, sea. o If one doctors another doctor does the doctor who doctors the doctor the way the doctor he is doctoring doctors?
Say what the people’s occupations are v v v v he writes books study natural or physical sciences be in charge of library practice or study law install and repair electrical equipment study or practice psychology act in plays or films perform music connect and repair things such as water pipes, bath, toilet professionally involved in politics control an organization or a group of staff create paintings or drawings teach children to be an expert in economics to a master in laying bricks a person who knows how to work with wood
New vocabulary: o Professional experience – досвід роботи o Job advertisement – оголошення про роботу o Making an appointment – призначати зустріч o Personal departments – сфера роботи o Resume – резюме o Application form – заява o CV (Curriculum Vitae) – автобіографія o Job interview – співбесіда по прийому на роботу
Plan Stage 1: Looking through the special literature and recommendations before job hunting. Stage 2: Looking for and giving the job advertisements in the newspapers at the special advertisement boards, in the Internet. Stage 3: Going to the job centre, to the personal departments of different firms or making an appointment. Stage 4: Preparing for the job interview
DОs and DON’Ts for job seekers Ø Arrive late and breathless for the interview; Ø Try to overcome nervousness and shortness of breath; Ø Have a good resume; Ø Be one of those who can do everything; Ø Stress your qualification for the job; Ø Express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview; Ø Mumble or speak with a muffled voice; Ø Mention any experience you have which is relevant to the job; Ø Display “cocksuredness”
We are looking for an energetic, flexible, hard-working person to market our budget hotels. The successful and intelligent candidate will have excellent presentation skills and experience of working in the hotel industry. You will be fluent in English and at least one other European language. Competitive salary, car and petrol allowance and an excellent pension plan. The candidate must be creative and tactful. Please reply with full CV by e-mail to…
Match the adjectives from the job advertisement with their definitions. You can 1. hard-working a) handle people successfully without upsetting them; 2. creative b) adapt to changing circumstances 3. tactful c) work on your initiative 4. flexible d) solve complicated problems 5. intelligent e) work for long hours when required
Listen to the dialogue. Then read two job advertisements below. What job did Callum apply for? Receptionist required for sports club near the city centre. We are looking for a reliable person who can work many hours a week. (2 hours every evening, Monday to Friday). Computer skills essential. ₤ 6/ hour. Electrical shop requires a part-time shop-assistant for weekends only. Must enjoy dealing with customers. ₤ 5. 50 an hour.
Listen again and read the dialogue. Manager How did you find out about the job? Callum I saw your advert in local newspaper. Manager Have you worked in a shop before? Callum Yes, I have. I used to help out at my uncle’s shop. Manager Right. What did you do there? Callum Everything! I served customers. I cleaned, I stacked shelves… Manager How long did you work there? Callum About two years, part-time. Manager I see. And why do you think you are the right person for this job? Callum Because I am hard-working and reliable, and I enjoy dealing with the public. I’m also good at working in a team. Manager Well, thanks for coming in, Callum. We’ll be in touch before the end of the week. XII. Listen to Mike and Sandra in the HR Department of the company. They are discussing candidates for the jobs. Make notes about Monica and Roberto in the table.
Listen to Mike and Sandra in the HR Department of the company. They are discussing candidates for the jobs. Make notes about Monica and Roberto in the table. Monica Personal qualities Current situation Skills and experience Qualifications Book editing – редагування книг IT – інформаційні технології Editing websites – редагування веб-сайтів Roberto friendly
Home task: Resume Name: Rosie Lang Address: 203 Parkway, Bristol, BR 45 6 HK Telephone: 01452467983 Date of birth: 19. 08. 82 Place of birth: London, UK Education: 1989 -2001 Moorlands High School Skills and qualifications: 2002 Diploma in Hairdressing Employment: 2001 – now Neil’s Hair Saloon
Summarizing Job hunting
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